Not exactly in time for Christmas, but oh well
I'm currently using a micro-ATX case and I plan to move everything to a new case. I need a case which will last me for the foreseeable future and must be able to fit the latest sizes of graphics cards, so a high quality ATX case is what I'm looking for. If you recommend something other than ATX, do let me know.
As for the PSU, much the same story. I'd like something about 700W, high quality. Something I won't need to replace any time soon, a cost saver in the long run. So essentially, I'll have a skeleton which I can base future builds on
Preferred budget: £100, though willing to go a little higher if you think it's worth it...
Thanks for your help!
I wouldn't say someone should recommend you a case, as that's visually the most important part of your computer, as you'll be staring at it constantly.
If the case's not satisfying, your computer's overall performance may seem worse than it is.
Anyways, for the PSU I'd say go with a brand such as; Antec, Corsair, OCZ, Chieftec, Enermax, SeaSonic, and Thermal Take.
100 pounds for the case and psu or 100 for each
[QUOTE=Odellus;33821771]100 pounds for the case and psu or 100 for each[/QUOTE]
100 for case AND PSU, sorry. I'd prefer to skimp on the case if necessary
[editline]21st December 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=Tools;33821624]I wouldn't say someone should recommend you a case, as that's visually the most important part of your computer, as you'll be staring at it constantly.
If the case's not satisfying, your computer's overall performance may seem worse than it is.
Anyways, for the PSU I'd say go with a brand such as; Antec, Corsair, OCZ, Chieftec, Enermax, SeaSonic, and Thermal Take.[/QUOTE]
True, but then I don't want to pick up some flimsy ricer case for £10 :v:
cases are $70-150 depending on how good you want it
psus are in the same range basically
what's the build this is for
if you have an mATX board, why get a ATX case?
[editline]21st December 2011[/editline]
unless you plan on using it in the future with a new motherboard, bad idea imo
I can't recommend you anything because I'm not an expert in PC parts but what I know is that you [B]DO NOT[/B] buy a cheap PSU.
A quality 700W PSU will run you around £100 alone.
[url]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CMPSU-750HX-Professional-Power-Supply/dp/B002FJ47IA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324469472&sr=8-1[/url]
Do you [b]really[/b] need 700W? List your system specs, you probably need like half that.
As for a cheap case, [url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Antec-Three-Hundred-Midi-Case/dp/B0017Q8IAA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324469525&sr=8-1]Antec 300[/url].
For those asking "do I really need this?":
As stated in the OP, this is supposed to last me a while, in terms of upgrading (perhaps I didn't emphasise that enough, sorry)
So, while I may not need an ATX case (I currently have a micro-ATX mobo) and I may not need a 700W PSU (currently on 450W) I'd like to not have to worry about the case or PSU in the future, allowing me to simply whack in new components as they come. The plan is to buy this case and PSU, then when I have enough money, buy a new ATX motherboard, CPU, RAM, graphics card, hard drive, disk drive etc. So I need something which is expandable here
Thanks for your tips so far
[editline]21st December 2011[/editline]
Also, what is the advantage of that Antec over a case nearly half price such as this:
[url]http://www.ebuyer.com/172779-casecom-6788-all-black-case-km-6788-black[/url]
700W PSU should take almost anything you throw at it (I've had mine for 3 years, keep adding new parts). However, it also has to be a quality PSU if you want it to last that long, as Turki Azamat stated. I suggest using the money you have now to get a good PSU and everything else later.
What's your specs? If you aren't planning on CF or a really demanding card, you're gonna be fine for now, depending on what PSU you have currently. Could you post the exact model?
Tbh you won't really be needing anywhere near that much power, unless you're planning on running multiple graphic cards.
I've been using the same OCZ Modxstream (I think it's called) for the past 3-4 years or so, a 500w.
It is really a large ammount of money for "future proofing", instead just put the money in the savings for your other components and upgrade all at once.
Any corsair PSU would work good
[QUOTE=GoDong-DK;33827310]What's your specs? If you aren't planning on CF or a really demanding card, you're gonna be fine for now, depending on what PSU you have currently. Could you post the exact model?[/QUOTE]
As I said, this is for future use and I don't need anything like 700W right now. I just would like to be able to future proof it. See as the components get faster and faster, the number of logic devices within them increases. Since the logic devices require a given amperage which isn't likely to change much, you can pretty much bet in the future components will be using more power.
I digress, I should probably add I won't be using any more than one graphics card, and so perhaps 700W is a little over the top...still, I'm torn on what to do. If I spent £80 on a 700w PSU now, I probably wouldn't need to replace it for 4 years or so, which isn't that bad. If I get a 500W PSU, I might need to replace it in a year or so...
[url]http://www.dabs.com/products/xfx-650-watt-core-edition-full-wired-power-supply-7NSX.html?q=xfx&src=16[/url]
[url]http://www.dabs.com/products/fractal-design-core-3000-mid-tower-case-7TMM.html?refs=11&src=3[/url]
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parts also get more power efficient, they're not just shoving more shit in and calling it a day
unless nvidia, intel and amd decide to throw any consideration of power consumption out the window (incredibly unlikely), 550-650W will be fine for any single graphics card system and most two card setups
[url]http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/cases/cases/nov-prowle.html[/url] <- my case
[url]http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/cases/cases/nov-vulcan.html[/url]
[url]http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/cases/cases/t9value-red.html[/url]
[QUOTE=skeligandrew;33838005][url]http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/cases/cases/nov-prowle.html[/url] <- my case
[url]http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/cases/cases/nov-vulcan.html[/url]
[url]http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/cases/cases/t9value-red.html[/url][/QUOTE]
no no and no
no one cares if you own it, it doesn't stop it from being shit
[url]http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/cases/cases/cpc-t45ub-u01.html[/url]
Seriously good case for sub-£30
[quote=Me in another thread](Built in cable management; 3 bags of screws, cable ties, PROPER plates for unused slots and self adhesive clips; Tool-less design that still has normal holes for normal screws (And the screws ARE provided); Roled edges; Plenty of ventilation with built in filters; Black finish that doesn't just chip off; no stupid Laser-Bright blue LEDs on the front of the case to burn your eyes out)[/quote]
The only bad part of this case I found was the tool-less PCI slot thing. it works, just not good enough for heavy graphics cards (Luckily it comes out with two screws)
I don't use this for my main rig, that's in a Coolermaster Wavemaster. This case houses a server with 4 Hard drives, I was expecting something really crap for that money but it was a pleasant surprise.
[QUOTE=reapaninja;33829715]
parts also get more power efficient, they're not just shoving more shit in and calling it a day
unless nvidia, intel and amd decide to throw any consideration of power consumption out the window (incredibly unlikely), 550-650W will be fine for any single graphics card system and most two card setups[/QUOTE]
Of course, but then look a few (~8?) years back at the power consumption. Maybe I'm being too safe, in 8 years time this rig will be dead anyway I suppose. I'll just go for something more sensible then, perhaps about 550W
[editline]22nd December 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=Tezzanator92;33842072][url]http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/cases/cases/cpc-t45ub-u01.html[/url]
Seriously good case for sub-£30
The only bad part of this case I found was the tool-less PCI slot thing. it works, just not good enough for heavy graphics cards (Luckily it comes out with two screws)
I don't use this for my main rig, that's in a Coolermaster Wavemaster. This case houses a server with 4 Hard drives, I was expecting something really crap for that money but it was a pleasant surprise.[/QUOTE]
I like the look of the case but two things put me off
1) Not quite as deep as reapaninja's case, may not fit some of the larger cards
2) Screwless design on the PCI holes? Sounds a bit temperamental to me, but you say it comes with two screws so I assume I can buy more screws?
Mine came with 3 small bags of screws (Enough for two builds?), A Bag of cable ties and self adhesive cable tie anchors (For lack of a better word!) and a bag of PCI back plates to cover the slots you don't use
The Plastic PCI tool-less thing just has 2 screws holding it to the back of the case, easy to remove :) - Sorry, Could have worded that better!
[QUOTE=Tezzanator92;33843300]Mine came with 3 small bags of screws (Enough for two builds?), A Bag of cable ties and self adhesive cable tie anchors (For lack of a better word!) and a bag of PCI back plates to cover the slots you don't use
The Plastic PCI tool-less thing just has 2 screws holding it to the back of the case, easy to remove :) - Sorry, Could have worded that better![/QUOTE]
Ah I see, sorry. I read that wrong! So the screws come out by hand...hmm should still be alright for most things
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